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Shhh, IT!

By dalerank · Windows

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Two juniors, ten dollars and a brilliant plan. Hire developers, ship absurd releases and race to hype if you can, while every rival plans in secret at the same time, lays traps and fights you for the same seats. A card game about IT startups for 2–6 players.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Casual · Indie · Strategy
Platforms
Windows

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Shhh, IT! gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Nov 9, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 9, 2026.

Source facts

How do I win a match?

To win, you must be the first player to reach 20 hype points. You earn hype by successfully shipping releases, managing your team, and navigating the market trends throughout the game session, which typically lasts about 20 in-game days.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What happens if multiple players choose the same action zone?

The market is limited, so if rivals arrive at a zone before you, they increase the cost of your seat by one dollar. It is a race to be the early bird to avoid paying these late fees for your developers.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Can I play this game with friends online?

Yes, you can play with two to six players online. You can host an open room or a private one using a code for friends only. If players are missing, bots can fill the empty seats to keep the game moving.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What is the benefit of the R&D action?

Choosing the R&D action allows you to dig through the deck to find new cards. This is a strategic way to expand your options and gain an advantage over your rivals by acquiring better resources for your company.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How do Friday deploys affect my game?

Friday deploys allow you to ship work, but they leave you with a face-down incident card. This incident will trigger on a random day the following week, potentially causing production to go down or resulting in no issues at all.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What are killer features and how often can I use them?

Killer features are special, powerful cards hidden among the releases. Because they are particularly evil, each player is restricted to using these cards only once per game, so you must choose the perfect moment to play them.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How do I deal with the 'All-Day Call' trap?

The 'All-Day Call' is a trap you can play on rivals in the Outsource zone. It forces their developers to sit in a meeting from nine to six, earning them zero money for that entire workday.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Are there different difficulty levels for AI opponents?

Yes, you can play against bots with four distinct difficulty levels. They range from the cautious Coward, who avoids risks, to the challenging boss Gil Bates, who can see every card and plays with a significant advantage.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What should I do if I am new to the game?

If you are a beginner, use the built-in tutorial. It acts like an onboarding process that walks you through your first two workdays with a mentor who provides guidance to help you understand the core mechanics.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How do market trends impact gameplay?

There are 24 trends that can rewrite the rules for everyone mid-game. For example, an IPO might raise the bar for success, while a crypto winter could make releases cheaper, forcing you to adapt your strategy to the changing environment.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Nov 9, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Try a sample before deciding on the full game

For Shhh, IT! · Steam edition.

  1. Open the separate demo listing and check its own requirements. The full game lists Windows; the demo can differ.
  2. Use the demo to check whether the controls, readability and pace suit you. Save transfer to the full game is not verified here.
  3. The full-game US price snapshot is 4.99 USD; check the current price in your region.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-09; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows
Play modes
Single-player · Multi-player · Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Languages
English, Italian, German, Russian
Release date / window
Oct 25, 2026
Full game price · US
4.99 USD
Free demo
Listed on Steam

The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Dual-core 2 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Any GPU with DirectX 11 support DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 200 MB available space Additional Notes: Requires Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime (built into Windows 10/11). Internet connection required for online play only.

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